Vermont Outdoor Recreation, Travel and Tourism News

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Stay up to date with Vermont and regional outdoor recreation travel and tourism news and industry trends. We include information on legislative activities that affect our industry as well as news regarding hospitality related businesses, industry trends and services.

The Vermont Tourism Summit will be held April 26 & 27, 2023 at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, VT seeking sponsors.
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Issues and potential agenda topics survey for Green Mountain National Forest meeting on March 22, 2023.

Fall foods less abundant for wildlife.

Elite Specialist Jessie Krebs Leads Hands-On Wilderness Survival Classes for Women

40% of Colorado’s Most Important Elk Habitat Is Affected by Recreational Trail Use

Thuja is a new company based in Vermont producing customized handmade technical clothing.

Vermont Huts Association announces TWO different raffle prizes this winter

November 16th, Annual Friends of Waterbury Reservoir Meeting at SunCommon, Waterbury, VT.

Vermont’s Regular Deer Season Starts Saturday, Nov. 12

Tropical Earth Skills in Saint Croix with ROOTS School from Bradford VT December 4th-10th, 2022

New location coming for Mad River Valley Chamber and welcome center

Grant Opportunity - Federal Recreational Trails Program

Watershed grants available through the Deerfield River Enhancement Fund at the VCF

Vermont Institute of Natural Science Annual Online Silent Auction

Farm to Plate Annual Network Gathering Nov 10 at the Killington Grand Resort

Governor appoints Allison Frazier to Fish and Wildlife Board

Road Improvement Project Begins at Bill Sladyk Wildlife Management Area

Local Motion Executive Director Karen Yacos to Retire Nov 1
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State expands Alburgh Dunes State Park by 164 Acres

Two More Vermont Newspapers Cease Printing

Delegation introduces Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act.

Jay Peak Resort sold at auction for $76 million
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Training Course Offered for New Hunter Education Instructors

Site improvements resume at south end of Lake Willoughby

All-terrain vehicles, as well as side-by-sides, will soon be legal on Town of Swanton roads.

Help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species in Vermont’s lakes.

Five accessible trails to explore in Vermont

Controlled Waterfowl Hunt Applications are Available

Montgomery Recreation Board publishes hiking guidebook for Franklin County

Vermont rejects petition to create new rules for land management on Camel's Hump

What to know about having bonfires around Vermont.

Vermont’s Migratory Game Bird Seasons Are Announced

Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation's Morrisville office to close August 1.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Establish a Tourism-boosting Event Venue in Brattleboro, VT.

Vermont Flannel enters new partnership called USA Brands.

Vermont ski resort to change name.

Turtle Fur Sold to Camano Capital to Remain in VT

Vermont outdoor businesses watch to see if high gas prices deter tourists

Danville Plans to Repurpose Historic Train Station as Rail Trail Hub

Public Reminded to Not Disturb Spawning Sea Lamprey in Connecticut River Drainage

Announcing the arrival of the second edition of the Northeast Kingdom Mountain Trail Guide!

Gov. Phil Scott appoints three new members to the state’s Fish and Wildlife Board

In Northern Vermont, Trying to Smooth the Ride for Mountain Biking

Backpacking For Slowpokes is Vermont's newest guiding service.

Castleton rejects use of herbicides for Lake Bomoseen

The Vermont Tourism Summit will be held April 26 & 27, 2023 at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont.

Muzzleloader Antlerless Deer Permit Applications Available

Citizen group seeks rule on wake boats in Vermont

Canadian Tourists Are Returning to Vermont After Years of Pandemic Precautions

A popular boat launch on the Waterbury Reservoir is to get a new parking lot.

The Vermont Horse Council Trail Connection wants to help you get out on the trail!

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Offers Several Hunter Ed Courses.

Green Mountain Club plans complete overhaul of popular Camel's Hump hiking trail.

Vermont Fishing Opportunities

11 Vermont Sports Towns To Put On Your Bucket List

Regular summertime whitewater releases are coming to the Connecticut River in Massachusetts

$200K grant to make outdoor recreation more accessible in Craftsbury

Mountain bike trails, rental registry, and hybrid meetings all get a nod in Ludlow, VT

Vermont State Parks Seeks public input on Vermont State Parks proposed rule and fee changes.

Scott appoints Wayne Laroche to Vermont House of Representatives

Parking along Smugglers’ Notch is the Wild West

Harris Hill in Brattleboro, VT celebrates 100 years of Ski Jumping

Good news for Vermont rivers statewide, from headwaters to downtown

Bid to Drop Chemicals in Lake Bomoseen Comes Under Fire

6,500 acres of forestland protected in Central Vermont

A Town That Saved a Mountain, and a Mountain That Saved a Town

93-mile cross-Vermont trail construction to finish in 2022

Vermont seeking to buy, conserve 350 acres in Wallingford

Bald Eagle Removed from State Endangered and Threatened Species List

2022 Crew Openings at Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

VT Conference on Recreation scheduled for October 12th & 13th, 2022, Requesting Education Session Proposals

F&W’s 2022 Conservation Camp Registration is Open

Simplified regulations will provide many new fishing opportunities in 2022.

The Black Diamond Burlington store opens for all your outdoor equipment and apparel.

Want to build the backcountry ski community in the Green Mountain State? Come serve with Catamount Trail Association through VHCB-Americorps.

Rutland Green Mountain Forest Service Office to Operate Virtually while Mendon Headquarters is Constructed.

Dept of Forests, Parks & Recreation to close St. Albans office on December 1
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US Outdoor Recreation Generated $862 Billion in Economic Output in 2021.

The Northern Forest Canoe Trail will host its annual online auction Nov. 15-30

Expansion of Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge with 3,500-acre Glebe Mountain transfer.

Chelsea Camarata didn’t like the women’s mountain biking clothes she saw. So she started her own company.

Secretary Moore highlights the importance of dam removal in Rutland County.

State of Vermont seeks public input on clean water budget.

A 500-million-year-old fossil was recently found by a Vermont fly fishing guide

New innkeepers take over the Old Stagecoach Inn in Waterbury, VT

White Horse Inn in Waitsfield VT is now White Horse Lodge

November 14, Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Annual Meeting

In November, BBB Guide Service offers a special rate for all active and former military. Its a heavily reduced rate that we offer as a way of thanking our men and women of the armed forces.

Pelletier Dam removal completed: Wild Trout and riparian habitats restored in Castleton.

Vermont Woodlands Association Annual Meeting coming Oct 29 at Hulbert Outdoor Center

Here's where to find some of Vermont's best fall foliage views

Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance's Fourth Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 10
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Marshfield, VT among three communities get assistance to grow their outdoor recreation economy.

Poultney seeks input on making itself an outdoor hub for the region.

North Hero House to Be Sold to New Owners

These 19 Epic Mountains In Vermont Will Drop Your Jaw

Franklin County communities embrace recreation as pathway to the future.

Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season Complete -- Cliffs Clear to Hike and Climb Again August 1

The Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management Request for information on federal old growth and mature forests. Your comments are requested by 8/15/2022.

Vermont Forest Future Strategic Roadmap initiative set to launch.

Suicide Six Ski Area Renamed Saskadena Six in Nod to Abenaki.

Removal work begins at Pelletier Dam in Castleton.

The 5 Best Rivers in Vermont for Fly Fishing.

Bolton Valley reopens its bike park after waiting for a key part amid a worker shortage.

Stay safe at swimming holes this summer

October 12 - 13, 2022, Vermont Conference on Recreation
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT

In Pandemic, One Vermont Ski Town Found An Economic Growth Catalyst

A New Bridge Marks a Milestone for the Cross Vermont Trail

The 10 Best Mountains to Climb in Vermont

Proposed Backcountry Hut at Addison County’s Silver Lake Sparks Concern

Vermont Moose Hunting Permits applications are available for 2022

Cross Vermont Trail: Three towns will improve access to growing trail.

The first edition of the outdoor safety book Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: A Guide to Safety in Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure is available in paperback and eBook format.

79th Annual Vermont Conference on Recreation - October 12 - 13, 2022
Exhibitor Registration is now open!

Vermont communities get big grants to bolster outdoor recreation.

Ascutney Outdoors Expansion Proposed

Environmentalists raise alarm about invasive fish in Hudson River, move to protect Lake Champlain.

Cross Vermont Trail Association meets fundraising goal for new trail on either side of the new Winooski River bridge.

Cycle 4 CMT joins VOGA. Cycle 4 CMT is a cycling and walking event to raise money to find a cure for individuals with CMT.
Some Cliff Tops and Overlooks Closed to Protect Nesting Peregrines

Morrisville-Stowe Airport loses Stowe Aviation, fuel source.

Ice rink proposal draws support in Grand Isle.

Reservations for Waterbury Reservoir remote campsites open May 2

Governor Scott appoints outdoor educator, John Kascenska to VT House of Representatives.

Spring Snow Goose Conservation Order Regulations in Vermont

1 in 300 chance of winning a new 2022 Can-Am Commander XT 700

VT Conference on Recreation, Oct. 12-13, 2022 Requests Education Session Proposals

Audubon Vermont Announces that Jillian Liner will serve as the organization’s new Director of Conservation.

Dion cranking out snowshoes from new HQ in Pownal

Vermont’s spring snow goose hunt will be held from March 11 through April 23.

Tourism Dept awards $600,000 in regional marketing grants

Primitive Skills Programs for Adults in 2022 are Now Listed at Roots School

VOGA member, Adventure Spirit Rock+Ice+Alpine Experiences prepares for all the amazing climbing and skiing in areas like the European Alps, Peruvian Andes, and Rainier’s Kautz Route.

A truly transformational project for the Mad River Valley.

Lawson’s Finest and Kingdom Trails partner with the 2022 return of Kingdom Trails IPA.

The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources releases long range management plan for Camel’s Hump Management Unit.

Vermont's 2022 Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Licenses Are Available Online.

Charlotte’s Mount Philo State Park Gets an Updated Trail — Complete With Stone Staircases

Scott appoints Chris Herrick as Department of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner

VT Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Louis Porter announced that he will be moving on.

Visit VT Chamber of Commerce's new website to learn how we are making Vermont the best place to live, work and start a business.

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